Created: April 07, 2021 06:07 PM
It is now the second week of testimony in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former police officer charged in the death of George Floyd.
Jerome Treadwell, a 16-year-old junior at Highland Park High School in St. Paul is just one of many young people watching the trial unfold. It s a little bit of an optimistic feeling, said Treadwell, who is also president of the Youth Council in St. Paul.
He said it s been difficult to watch the Chauvin trial. Personally, I m emotional. The teen who had to witness that, and was recording that, like I immediately put myself in his or her position as they took the stand, Treadwell said, referring to 18-year-old Darnella Frazier, who testified last week.
Push for increased COVID-19 testing among young people
By FOX 9 Staff
MDH urges youth coronavirus testing
Minnesota health officials want anyone returning to the classroom, college campuses or youth sports to get tested for COVID-19, especially people ages 12-25.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - While there’s been a lot of focus on the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Minnesota, health experts don’t want people to forget about testing, especially when it comes to young people.
This effort comes as students are getting back to class and athletes are returning to the court. The Minnesota Department of Health is asking parents to have their kids tested every two weeks or at least once a month.